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Hi ~Well, I just got back a bunch of lab work back today, I had some blood drawn a few weeks back in Yakima because I just was not feeling well at all, I am sure glad I did too. I thought you might be interested to hear what I have.

Well, I asked for an "Epstein Barr" blood test, this tests for a virus that is the same as "Mono", but it is not mono unless other factors are present, it also tells if you are starting Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CHF). Well, the normal level is 18 or less, now get this, I am a whopping 118!!!!!!That is way high. My doctor said somewhere, not too long ago, I came in contact with someone who also had the Epstein Barr viruses, I have no idea as to how or whom as I do not go out much, I don't even kiss anyone, LOL, I just can't imagine; she said it could be from anything, even a counter where someone had sneezed and I touched it without realizing it. Whatever it was, I have it, big time. She said no wonder I am hurting all over, and have that "achy flu like feeling" all the time. That is also why my throat is always sore, has been for a few months now. She said this is probably the reason for a lot of my troubles. I know I just do "feel" like me anymore and feel so "blah" and the pains get worse a lot more lately than before. She said to avoid high stress when able, although she realizes it is not easy, to drink a lot of fresh water, do light walking daily when I am not hurting, eat a very balanced diet and avoid sugar and Trans fats, and just do anything I do in moderation. She needs to have another complete blood panel drawn again in a month to see how the meds she prescribed are working. She asked if I was starting school this summer, I said that due to trouble getting my grant money, no; hopefully this fall. We both agreed that is a blessing in disguise, as she said that she does not want any new stresses added to me right now. (Plus, I will be running back and forth to Yakima for tests until things get settled down)

Also, my darned triglycerides are very high. (These are a blood fat related to sugar) Last year, this date, I was 132 which is perfect, this time, I was 309!!!!! Definitely NOT good for good cardiac health. Again, I have no idea as to why, I have not really changed anything. So, I am to increase my fiber intake, again, avoid all sugars and fats, exercise when able and we will check that again the same time next month. She said if that and my cholesterol do not come down, we will have to resort to a very high amount of Niacin, I am sure you have seen the ads for it on TV. I told her I was taking fish oil so much that I was turning into a fish, this is the gold standard for high trigs, but, she said, that is not always the case with some folks, and dang it, I am one of them, so, we have to try other venues instead, geesh.

My protein levels are low, that has NEVER happened. She said that is a "red flag" telling her I am not digesting or absorbing anything right, well, I suspected that, I mean, I take things to feel better until I am blue in the face, but, I never feel a cotton picken bit different. What a mess. She said believe it or not, there has been a lot of research lately on Apple Cider Vinegar helping, she asked if I was willing to try it, I said that would be great. So, she said to take a tablespoon with a little water right before each meal, let her know in a month how I am feeling, and again, the test for protein will be done on that date as well. She said since I have tried drugs, etc and they did nothing, this is a great way to go.

Oh, I am also severely deficient in Vitamin D3. She said that can be common right after winter as we are not in the sun a lot, but, this level is not normal at all. She said this can also contribute to my depression, aches and pains and the compromised immune system. I have been taking large amounts, but I dropped it thinking I was OK. Well, WRONG, so now, I am on 10,000 mcgs a day. I don't care how strong as long as it helps, I am fed up with feeling crappy. Again, that will be checked next month as well.

Gee, aren't I in great shape? But you know, I feel relieved, at least I know there really is something wrong and it is not in my head. Oh, she did say that being in the beginning of menopause was not helping at all, so, I am doing a small amount of bio-identical Progesterone Cream daily, it does seem to help, it bypasses the tummy as I rub the cream on my arm, so, I do not have to worry about absorbing the dang stuff.

Jim my friend, is on his way to Seattle, he is going to a Sons of Italy convention. I was just not up to it, plus, the main reason, my dad's birthday is this weekend, he will be 90, and I wanted to spend it with him, I seriously doubt that I will have many more with him and I want to spend this time with him. He is doing some better, I have been making him some weight gain milk shakes, etc and he does eat and drink them. He is outside now raking, that is a good sign, he was not doing that before. I told Jim to drive careful, those idiots in the Seattle area are horrible on the interstate, I hate it with a passion. He will be back late Sunday.

Speaking of Jim, he retires in two weeks now, and boy am I glad. He really is getting tired, he deserves the rest where he can work in his yard and do what he pleases. He won't admit it, but, I can tell he just does not feel too good lately, has a lot of aches and pains. So, I say "hooray" . Now, his time is his and he won't have to worry about schedules or anything involved with work. I don't think they treated him to nicely either.

Well my dears, I will sign off, just wanted to bring you up on the news.

You take care now. I am going to rest awhile, sort of feeling "tired" again.

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Praying for you, Susie. Remember, too, though that as Christians, we don't have to just accept things as they are "in the natural." One of our former pastors used to say regarding healing, "there's the facts and then's there's the TRUTH!":D:thumbsup: Hope that makes sense to you!
My darling daughter manages my phone account. She just called to ask me to text more and talk less .......

Anyone else have that problem? I can't help it if I am popular rofl :D
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My darling daughter manages my phone account. She just called to ask me to text more and talk less .......

Anyone else have that problem? I can't help it if I am popular rofl :D

If you are like me you have trouble managing those teeny weeny typing keys that most phones have. But I guess the you can get a great deal on texting these days.
 
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Gorgeous pics Dave; your roses get me every time :D

Thank you Gail Sis' :thumbsup:
I am just sharing His blessings to me

Love the pictures dave did you see any of the lunar eclipse Wednesday night where you are?

Jan Sis'
The pics titled: 'last night' and the one preceding them
was the closest I came, to picking out the moon
It was wickedly cloudy here [no stars that we could see]
it was also wet and windy

One day! perhaps!!! maybe I am not meant to save such pictures

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Here then a couple more or so!

'Lavender'

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'Daisy'

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White Rose (2)

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Our school has a lot of lavender in their landscaping I was admiring it today as I waited for my student's cab to come. Last fall we made a nosegay of lavender and it has dried and I put it in my cupboard at school. It still smells lovely.
 
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Thank you dear Family


More Good News

Yesterday, Sunday June 19th 2011
Mary and I attended Mount Carmel Church, Salford
as the 'GreatGrandparents, of Lacey'
and to witness her baptism [Roman Catholic]

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Lacey and her Father
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I was invited, to do photography for the album

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gbu

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more pics to be shown here soon

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Awwww...congrats and blessings to Lacey; she is so cute :hug: :crossrc:

The Church is beautiful (I Love the name, seeing I am a Secular Order Carmelite ;))....and what an adorable cake! :)

Wow....Mary and her daughter look so much alike!

You did a good job capturing the day, Dave:thumbsup:
 
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She is adorable and such a sweet cake. May God truly bless this family for their step of faith. Oh also the weather on Saturday turned out to be fine. It rained right up until the 2pm start but then it stopped. We just had to dry stuff off and were good to go. It was alot of fun. We had quite a few persian families there enjoying it as well as our church family and friends.
 
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What a darling little girl.

The pictures are awesome. I got chills looking at them, Dave, that church looks EXACTLY like St. Pauls Cathedral in Yakima Washington, about 70 miles from me. I mean the inside, if I had not known, I would have said that was St Pauls. I love that church, it is beautiful and so is the one you took pictures in.

You are a very gifted photographer, the Lord has blessed you with this talent for sure.
 
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At Lacey's home

The 'spread'
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Lacey, with Aunty Toni
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Lacey with [L2R] Aunty Mary and Grandma 'Maggie' Margaret
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Lacey with Grandma Maggie and GreatGrandma Mary
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Now then where is the towel ?
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Ah yes! here we are now!
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Right then Listen-up ...Your responsibilities to the children are:
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I dont know you!! GIVE ME BACK NOW!!!!
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Rescued by Godparent 'Uncle Paul'
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Cousin, Granddad, Grandma and Lacey
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Uncle David
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That, is all for now folks ...my 'tea' is ready
and I could, be gone some-time....:)

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Pictures are beautiful.
Just stopping by to say "hello" to everyone, hope you all are having a nice day. It is nice, but the wind has picked up here, still in the high 70's however.
 
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